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Elastic Search Integration with Koha
by Vimal Kumar V. 21 Nov '14

21 Nov '14

Bywater Solutions and Catalyst IT are working together to implement Elastic Search into Koha. So far, funding for this work has been contributed by: - AARome - Arcadia Public Library - ByWater Solutions - Catalyst IT *Why would I care about Elastic Search?* We need Koha to perform for our future (and present!) library users who expect access to Linked Data sources and a more Google-style searching experience. So, we need an equally modern searching experience in Koha, along with the library’s real life experts and quality content. *Yeah I know those things are important, tell me more then…* Koha is already on the way to supporting Linked Data. We need Elastic Search to support taking MARC records on a round trip to RDF (linked data is RDF), and back again. This will enable libraries to deliver more quality content in their search results. There is also scope for major improvements behind the scenes of Koha, including the ability to rebuild the indexes with no downtime, optimisation of the way we use server resources, real-time usage and performance statistics, and most of all, chipping away at search speed, at every opportunity. *Aaand..what exactly is Elastic Search?* We’ll let www.elasticsearch.org answer this one: “Elasticsearch is a flexible and powerful open source, distributed, real-time search and analytics engine. Architected from the ground up for use in distributed environments where reliability and scalability are must haves, Elasticsearch gives you the ability to move easily beyond simple full-text search. Through its robust set of APIs and query DSLs, plus clients for the most popular programming languages, Elasticsearch delivers on the near limitless promises of search technology”. *So where is implementation up to?* A significant start has been made on implementing Elastic Search and browsing into Koha using the funds raised so far. They’re working, but not fully integrated throughout Koha. It’s a big undertaking, and once the base is there, there are endless opportunities for ways it can be extended to further enhance Koha. The more funds we collect, the more we can build. If your organisation would like to know more about contributing towards Elastic Search development, please contact brendan(a)bywatersolutions.com or kathryn(a)catalyst.net.nz Robin Sheat and Chris Cormack from Catalyst are working with Brendan at Bywater on the development – try eythian, rangi and bag in the community IRC, or the koha-devel mail list for open technical discussions. Courtesy: Koha Community Newsletter, Volume 5, Issue 4 http://koha-community.org/koha-community-newsletter-april-2014/#elastic -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MULISSA inauguaration
by Kavya N RAI 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Dear Sir / Madam, The MULISSA( Mysore University Library and Information Science Students Association) 2014-15 Inaugurated by: Sri Janardhana (Janni), Director, Rangayana, Mysore. Chief Guest:: Prof. C. Basavaraju, Register, University of Mysore, Mysore Presided by: Dr.M.Chandrashekara, Professor and Chairman, DLIS. Date: 21st November, 2014 Time : 4.00 pm. Venue : Seminar Hall, DLIS, Manasagangotri, Mysore You are cordially invited, Prof. Mallinath Kumbar, Faculty Advisor. Sri Ganesha S., Secretary -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by Najeeb Koottil Vattamannathodi 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Dear All Please help me in getting this article. Eculizumab in the Treatment of Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25402185?ordinalpos=1&itool=LinkOutLibra…> Bomback AS. Nephron Clin Pract. 2014 Nov 11. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 25402185 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] With regards *Muhammed Najeeb. V* *Librarian, Health Science Library Ministry of National Guard King Abdulaziz Medical City Riyadh, POB 22490, KSA +*966 1 80 11111* (Ext.13343) 00966507339409 vattamannathodimu(a)ngha.med.sa najeebmankada(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Gulbarga International Library Conference on 30-31 Jan 2015 held at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga
by Ravindra Mendhe 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Dear Professionals Greeting!!! KARNATAKA STATE SC/ST LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS ASSOCATION (R), Bangalore is organizing an International Conference on the theme `Emerging Technologies and Future of Libraries: Issues and Challenges’ in Ambedkar Bhavan, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga, Karnataka on January 30-31, 2015 in collaboration with RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. *The sub-themes of the conference are*: LIS Education and Training Innovations and Best practices Information literacy and lifelong learning skills Digital libraries & Library 3.0/ Web 3.0 E-Resources Management IPR and Copyright in technology environment Doctoral Studies-Current Research in LIS Public Librarianship Social responsibilities and libraries School and Special Librarianship E-learning / virtual learning Leadership and Human Resource Management Knowledge management Future Libraries and User Expectations The last date for submission of Conference Paper is *5th December 2014* and be sent to *etfl2015(a)gmail.com <etfl2015(a)gmail.com>* A special session on Ph.D Symposium is also organised during the conference. Research Scholars (PhD) are invited to submit a short paper of 4-6 pages (2,000-3,000) words describing their research proposal, or ongoing or completed researches projects and send to *etfl2015(a)gmail.com <etfl2015(a)gmail.com>* before *5th December 2014.* Registration before * 31st Dec. 2014* Rs. 2500/- with accommodation Rs. 2000/- without accommodation *Students/Research Scholars:* Rs. 2000/- with accommodation Rs. 1500/- without accommodation *Registration for Foreign delegates:* US Dollar 300/- with accommodation US Dollar 250/- without accommodation *For further details, contact* *DR. GANAPATHI SHINDE* Organizing Secretary & President Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professional Association University Deputy Librarian, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga-585 106 Karnataka India ,Mobile – 9902813928 Email: etfl2015(a)gmail.com URL: www.scstlib.net Please visit *http://www.scstlib.net <http://www.scstlib.net/>* to know more details about conference. -- -- Sincerely, *Ravindra M. Mendhe* *Jalgaon * *( Maharashtra)* M- 09403503789 email: ravindra.mendhe(a)nmims.edu, , ravindramendhe@ <ravindramendhe@g> gmail.com website: http://ravindramendhe.weebly.com/ https://sites.google.com/site/ravindramendhe/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kannada knowing Librarian Grade IV at Department of Education, Kerala
by Vimal Kumar V. 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Department : Education Name of Post : Kannada Knowing Librarian Grade IV Scale of pay : ` 10,480 – 18,300/- No. of vacancies : District wise Kasaragod - 1 (One) Download details from here, http://www.keralapsc.gov.in/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&g… -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian Grade III at State Central Library, Kerala
by Vimal Kumar V. 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Department : Kerala State Central Library Name of Post : Librarian Gr.III Scale of pay : Rs.16180-29180 No. of vacancies : 1 (One) Download details from http://www.keralapsc.gov.in/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&g… -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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EBSCO Discovery Service is now with VuFind
by nikesh 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

EDS is now easily incorporates with your VuFind library resource portal. VuFind is designed for libraries by libraries with the goal of replacing the traditional OPAC to include catalog records, digital library items, institutional repository, institutional bibliography, and other library collections and resources. Please see a demo : http://vufinddemo.ebscohost.com/ VuFind code for EDS integration : https://vufind.org/jira/browse/VUFIND-636 EDS also works seamlessly with Blacklight and Drupal, KOHA along with other plugins. Thanks *Nikesh Narayanan *I Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 Mobile: +918130995687 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Call for Papers-WNL 2015
by Lata Suresh 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

*Sub: **International Library Conference on "What’s Next in Libraries? Trends, Space, and Partnerships” to be held on January 21-23, 2015 at NIT Silchar* Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings from NIT Silchar! You will be pleased to know that National Institute of Technology Silchar – an Institute of National Importance under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India - is organizing the International Library Conference on "What’s Next in Libraries? Trends, Space, and Partnerships” held on January 21-23, 2015 in collaboration with Mortenson Centre, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, USA at NIT Silchar. The main objectives of the Conference are: · To provide a platform for exchange of knowledge, ideas & learning experience among the Librarians, Information specialists, Scientists, Information providers & persons related to LIS. · To identify emerging trends in LIS, innovate way of using library spaces & partnership the field of Library and Information Science. I y I seek your cooperation in making the conference a successful event. I invite you & your colleague to participate & contribute a paper in the Conference. I request you to depute your library & information professionals from your institute also kindly give wide publicity of the event by circulating the brochure. For more details please visit to the website: https://www.facebook.com/WNL2015/, http://whatsnextinlibraries.blogspot.in/, http://lvpnits.wix.com/wnlconference2k15 and http://librarynits.wix.com/whatnextinlibraries Looking forward to seeing you at NIT Silchar. With warm regards, Yours sincerely, Kishor Satpathy …………………………………………………………………………………… *Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy* Librarian & Organising Secretary, WNL-2015 National Institute of Technology (Institute of National Importance under Ministry of HRD, GOI) Silchar-788010, Assam, India Telephone : +91-3842-240055 (Off) +91-9435175531 (M) E-mail : ksatpathy(a)gmail.com / wnl2015(a)gmail.com http://lvpnits.wix.com/wnlconference2k15 https://www.facebook.com/WNL2015 http://whatsnextinlibraries.blogspot.in/ http://librarynits.wix.com/whatnextinlibraries -- *Best wishes and regards... ?* LATA SURESH Head- Knowledge Resource Centre Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 *New Delhi Office: * *2nd Floor, Paryavaran Bhawan* *CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, India* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 10th Memorial Seminar (2014): “VuFind - An Open Source Web Scale Discovery Tool "-- Reminder
by shivaram gowda 20 Nov '14

20 Nov '14

Dear Members, NCSI-Net Foundation and JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc, cordially invites you to the Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 10th Memorial Seminar (2014). This year's seminar topic is “VuFind - An Open Source Web Scale Discovery Tool ". It's a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Seminar on "VuFind - An Open Source Web Scale Discovery Tool" Date: November 22, 2014 (Saturday); 09: 00 AM - 04:00 PM Venue: JRD library seminar hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Registration fee: Rs. 250/- for Students and Rs. 500/- for budding professionals (includes working Lunch). Seminar coverage: The Seminar is being conducted with an intention to create awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about Web Scale Discovery Services and an Open Source Tool, "VuFind" for implementing such services. Discovery services are capable of searching quickly and seamlessly across a vast range of local and remote content and providing relevancy-ranked results in the type of intuitive interface that today's information seekers expect. VuFind is a library resource portal designed and developed for libraries by libraries. VuFind, an Open Source s/w, enables users to search and browse through all of library's resources such as Catalog Records; Locally Cached Journals; Digital Library Items; Institutional Repository; Institutional Bibliography etc. by replacing the traditional OPAC. VuFind is completely modular so one can implement just the basic system, or all of the components. And since it's an open source, you can modify the modules to best fit your need or you can add new modules to extend your resource offerings. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. Please note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Number of participants restricted to 50 (due to Space constraint), it will be on first come first serve basis. For further information, please visit the Foundation website at: http://www.ncsinet.org/ Note:Participants attending the seminar are requested to bring along their personal e-wastes and hand them over to the organizers for responsible recycling of the same with warm regards Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ARTICLE REQUEST
by Harish Y S 19 Nov '14

19 Nov '14

Dear All Professionals, Our Research scholar need below articles, If anybody have access please send me the same. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mawe.200400827/abstract -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysore-8, Mob - +919886384826 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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